US President Donald Trump demanded on Monday that Hamas release all hostages by noon on Saturday. If this doesn’t happen, he warned he would cancel the Israel-Hamas truce and allow “hell to break out.” He also mentioned that Israel might challenge his stance and said he planned to speak with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

In a wide-ranging interview in the Oval Office, Trump expressed dissatisfaction with the condition of the hostages recently released by Hamas. Moreover, he criticized the terrorist group for suspending further releases.

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“As far as I’m concerned, if all of the hostages aren’t returned by Saturday at 12 o’clock, I think it’s an appropriate time. I would say, cancel it and all bets are off and let hell break out,” Trump said. He further emphasized, “We want ’em all back,” stressing his desire to have all the hostages released at once.

Aid to Jordan and Egypt at Risk

Additionally, Trump warned he might withhold U.S. aid to Jordan and Egypt if they refuse to take in Palestinian refugees relocated from Gaza. He is scheduled to meet with Jordan’s King Abdullah on Tuesday to discuss the issue.

Confusion Over Gaza Plan

Meanwhile, confusion arose regarding Trump’s proposal for a U.S. takeover of Gaza after the fighting ends. He stated that Palestinians would not have the right to return to Gaza under his redevelopment plan. This directly contradicted previous statements from his officials, who had suggested that Gazans would only be temporarily relocated.

Trump explained that he could negotiate with Jordan and Egypt to house the displaced Palestinians, pointing out that the U.S. gives both countries billions of dollars in aid annually.

When asked about the right to return, Trump responded, “No, they wouldn’t because they’re going to have much better housing.” He clarified that the plan involves building permanent housing, although he acknowledged it would take years for Gaza to be habitable again.

Trump’s Resettlement Proposal for Gaza

In addition, Trump’s proposal to resettle Gaza’s 2.2 million Palestinians and have the U.S. control the area for redevelopment has been met with strong opposition. Gaza residents, Arab states, and rights groups have condemned the idea as ethnic cleansing.

Hamas official Sami Abu Zuhri labeled Trump’s statement as “irresponsible” and warned that it could “ignite the region.”

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu supported Trump’s proposal, stating that Palestinians could leave Gaza temporarily and later return. “They can leave, they can then come back, they can relocate and come back. But you have to rebuild Gaza,” Netanyahu said.

Disagreement Among U.S. Officials

Furthermore, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who is preparing for his first visit to the Middle East, stated that Palestinians would need to live elsewhere during Gaza’s reconstruction. However, he did not clarify whether their displacement would be permanent.

The U.S. State Department did not immediately respond to questions about the differences between Rubio and Trump’s statements.

Ceasefire on the Brink of Collapse

Trump’s remarks come at a time when the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, which was established last month, is at risk of collapsing. On Monday, Hamas announced that it would halt the release of Israeli hostages due to alleged Israeli violations of the agreement.

Arab nations, including Egypt and Jordan, have strongly opposed any plan to force Palestinians to leave their land, fearing it could destabilize the region.

Trump’s Vision for Palestinian Communities

Lastly, Trump suggested that two to six new communities could be built for Palestinians away from conflict zones. “I would own this. Think of it as a real estate development for the future. It would be a beautiful piece of land. No big money spent,” he said.